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NEVER-ENDING CONQUEST

Cast 3

This time the salmon commits, and a heavy strike ensues. One second later, the hook pulls out, but he lands a big salmon minutes later.

BELOW

THE TAKE HAS NOT CHANGED IN 150 YEARS, AND FROM COUNTRY FARMERS FEEDING THEIR FAMILY TO PRINCES, KNIGHTS AND EARLS, THE SPORT IS QUINTESSENTIAL STORYBOOK MATERIAL.”

The Perks

Eat up, drink up, and soak in that you’re only about 100 miles from the Arctic Circle, 150 yards from the river, and have seasoned pro guides who have seen your salmon’s great, great, great grandparents.

The Food

A quick pit stop at the grocery store will equip your time on the Hölkná. It’s not just peanut butter and beer either—Icelandic goods are as uncommon (and phenomenal) as the scenery.

The Cabins

The two cabins are remote, but not rudimentary. Think hot showers, cozy beds, heated floors, warm fires, and Icelandic wool blankets—which are as iconic as they are functional, especially for taking in views from the porch.

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Sunrise on the Hölkná, which is frequently accompanied by coffee, eggs, and reindeer sausage.

RECORD YEAR…MORE THAN 150 ATLANTIC SALMON WERE LANDED.”

OH, AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

COULD INVITE THEMSELVES INTO YOUR WORLD AND SURROUND YOU WITH A COSMIC ART SHOW THAT IS SPELLBINDING.

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